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I was 5 weeks yesterday and the nausea started for me on Sunday. The weird thing is mine only seems to hit at night right now. I didn't eat dinner Sunday or last night. Sunday I was actually vomiting but last night it was just nausea. My Dr. suggested "alternative" remedies instead of zofran, but the things they suggested I was already trying. If it happens again tonight I will be calling for a script tomorrow.

@Mrs.Panda: hope everything is ok, let us know how your appointment goes.

@Sprite: @MarieJ: @MrsScottish: @DeannaY1230: @Lolo: @ChiCalGoBee: @katieleigh_82: Thank you all for your kind thoughts, it really means a lot to me.

I actually didn't have to wait too terribly long at the doctor's, which was nice. He asked me about the bleeding and I described everything to him and he did seem a little concerned. He examined me and said he could only see old blood right now, but that he still wanted to do an ultrasound. The baby was a little harder to find this time, but he found it. The picture was blurry, but he played the heartbeat, which seemed fine, and it was growing on track at 8w3d. He said everything looks good right now, but he wants to see me next week if I'm still bleeding and the the week after if I'm not. But here's the kicker: I'm on bed rest. For like 2-3 weeks. This sucks...

@MrsScottish: Brown and slight pink can be normal. Just keep an eye on it. Have you been checked out by an OB yet? You may have a friable cervix.

@hardtoconcentrate: I know! I'm currently on leave with work for my back, and I can't do physical therapy for it anymore because of the bleeding. Vicious cycle... And I certainly hope my next 2 trimesters are easy! I can't take 9 months of this!

@Mrs.Panda: I'm glad bub is okay, but I'm so sorry that you're on bedrest. Ugh. Do you have a job that allows for you to take this time off? This growing-a-baby business is hard. Hang in there.

@Mrs.Panda: oh, man. Bed rest is tough! I had to do two days after my embryo transfer. I hope a couple of weeks of taking it easy is all you need! Do you have a good lap project to keep you busy. Lots of time for netflix shows too!

I had the same mild nausea as yesterday. Mine seems to be in the afternoon mostly. I feel like I'm constantly eating, but the type of nausea/headaches I'm having feels like maybe I'm not eating enough. I can only eat a little at a time, but it seems like I need to eat ever 30 min to an hour.

@MrsScottish: I also just want to veg on the couch whenever I'm home. I've accidentally fallen asleep there more days than not. Aren't you the other teacher on this thread? I teach fifth grade, and right now I'm pretty jealous of anyone that has a desk job!

@thisisme: I teach 4th grade! I'm only there part-time (I teach for 3 hours, and then I tutor 2-3 hours as well), but I have kids almost the same age as you:-). This morning with my first bout of nausea was tough standing up in front of them, secretly stuffing saltines down my throat.

You guys, I threw up at the conference I was at today. At least I made it to the bathroom, but still, totally unpleasant. And I've just been feeling totally crappy all day. And now I'm going to dinner with people and it's hard to be like, "no thanks you guys, I'm gonna have toast." At what point should I request zofran? I assumed it was for people who are like, throwing up all the time and can't get anything done because they are too busy vomiting.

@Mrs.Panda, boo to bedrest! I'm sorry you are having such a hard time. I hope your kid sleeps through the night every night from the beginning.

@MrsScottish That must feel very scary! Unfortunately, from what I understand, it sounds like it's always a matter of waiting to see what happens. I recommend getting plenty of rest and taking it easy on yourself. And don't google your symptoms!

@ms.mermaid that is tough. Hoping for a better time for you ASAP?

Is anyone else really appreciating their own mama a million times more now that you know what they went through?

@chicalgobee oh no, I hope you feel better soon. I feel 10x worse today & it is not helping that I have an important meeting with my boss in 30 mins. I haven't actually been sick yet, hoping the little I've eaten today stays down.

@katieleigh_82 wow that's tough! I can can barely keep my eyes open & I've going to bed really early. On weekdays I get up at 6am for work which now feels like torture.

@Ms.Mermaid: I think that when nausea starts interfering with your life, that's a good time to get zofran. Being miserable all the time is no fun, and if taking it allows you to consume a more balanced diet then it's probably even beneficial. (Although I am still eating a ridiculous amount of carbs) Just make sure to bump up water and fiber intake though or you may feel like you're pooping glass in a few days.

@MrsScottish: I'm sorry you are having the spotting! I'm glad it's lessened though. I mean, I've been spotting/bleeding for about 2 or so weeks and everything is fine so far. I've even had bright red blood. I've read that some brown spotting can just be from the uterus stretching, which is also where the cramping comes from. Just take it easy and keep an eye on it. Thinking of you.

@katieleigh_82: I'm a night shift nurse, too. Those overnights are killer. I haven't been back for almost a month now because of everything going on. If I had a desk job, I could definitely work, but since our job is so physical my doctor is very hesitant. I don't blame him, I am too! I have class on Wednesdays from 8-4 so I have to be up at 6 so I kind of feel your pain. I would pull my hair out if I had to wake up at 5 though. Flipping is so hard!!

@Ms.Mermaid: I hope you're feeling better today! I hope she/he sleeps through the night, too! It's the least they can do But I'll take healthy!

@thisisme: I have been catching up on Shameless haha. I'm behind a full season so it gives me something to do! I'm actually in class all day today, I figure sitting is not much worse than laying down, especially since I'm not that far along and there isn't much pressure there.

@Mrs.Panda: Happy to hear everything went well. That sucks about the bed rest though

@MrsScottish: So Sorry about the spotting! I hope you're taking it easy at work today

@Ms.Mermaid: So sorry you threw up at your work conference. Nausea and vmiting = NO FUN! I hope it settles soon! I would also request Zofran from the doc, just to make things a little easier on you for these next few weeks,

I had my first appointment yesterday at 6w4d. I meadured 6w2d which didn't concern me because my periods are kind of wonky since I'm still bf'ing my DD. The ultrasound tech didn't say much which FREAKED me out since I have had a MC before. Finally, when I saw my doc (family friend), she said all was well and that we probably should've waited another week since the baby was so small and they couldn't get great measurements. There was cardiac motion, and she said the heart probably just started beating. I have another ultrasound in 2 weeks because she knows I'm a worrywart and beside her saying all was well, I need to see and *hear* for myself!

@DeannaY1230: To be honest, it was exciting but stressful at the same time. The tech just kept saying "you're really early" and other things to freak me out, so although the doc said everything was well, I just can't wait until my next one in 2 weeks where I'll be in my 8th week. Don't let my experience take away from your excitement though! I'm sure you'll see a perfect little baby with a strong heartbeat

@Sprite: I know! I texted my husband after my U/S and said "Well......" and he was like "well, what?". Total freak out until I spoke with the doc. The fact that I was already anxious about the U/S because of my first m/c didn't make it any better!

And just for fun, here's our actual first ultrasound from the day of our embryo transfer. This is the exact moment I got pregnant, time stamped 8:48 am, 2/25/14. IVF is never something anyone wants to have to do, but it certainly does come with some cool perks! The white streak in the middle is the fluid that contained the embryo as the doctor inserted it!

@thisisme: Congratulations!!! I'm so impressed that you have a heartbeat at 5w6d! My appointment is in 9 days (the wait is SO HARD), and I'm just so dang nervous that something isn't going right and ugh....I just want to get to the appointment and (FX!!) have a healthy little bean with a strong heartbeat. So happy for you!

@MarieJ: Glad you got in early. And it's great that they'll let you come back soon to double check that all is well!